Yemen: The rise of Saudi-backed Salafi commanders
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-05-12 15:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, World News
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With his long beard and traditional Yemeni attire, wearing a mawaz (a sarong-like garment worn by men), Gawed, 43, used to travel between mosques in Lahj governorate, proselytising and teaching people about his interpretation of Islam.
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